Trade Union Act, 1975

Saver for pending amalgamations, etc.

14.—Where before the commencement of this Act—

(a) two or more trade unions have taken steps for the purpose of amalgamating and a ballot for that purpose has been taken by one of them,

(b) a trade union has taken steps for the purpose of transferring its engagements to another trade union and has passed a resolution for their transfer, or

(c) a trade union has taken steps for the purpose of changing its name and has obtained from its members the necessary consent,

the amalgamation, transfer of engagements or change of name, as the case may be, if not completed before such commencement may, notwithstanding this Act, be proceeded with and completed as if this Act had not been passed.